Originally posted by blackhat007:
Taken from one article but i make it short with the main points here--->
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[b]And anyone who wants to investigate politicians or their family members have to first apply for approval from a government licensing officer.
Those who don't, face a fine of up to $50,000, which has been jacked up from the current $10,000 maximum, or a two-year jail term, or both.
The move aims to ensure PIs do not gather information or conduct surveillance which may threaten public interest or national security, Minister for Home Affairs Wong Kan Seng explained.
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There is a need to clarify the issue of being fined if a govt license is not issued to would-be investigators.
If Wong indeed declared this new ruling shall take effect, it increases the sham that our ministers are transparent and have absolutely nothing to hide. Have this regime which instills fear through defamation suits upped the ante? A new slap in the face for those who preach transparency? The use of national security is nothing more than a facade to protect their own interests.
Perhaps the
'Nassim Jade' and the
'Hotel Property Limited' incident sparked the need for further unscrupulous 'protection' for ministers and govt leaders?
